I had a good run at it again today even though I'm meant to be preparing for a new years eve party... Anyways.... it's the holidays. "Red" (from...
Hi @X246A , yep I thought this one was worth a shot. It is baking at the moment. More pics to come.
So some more progress today. Sanded with 360 grit sandpaper to rough it up @David Shouksmith . Would have used maybe 240 but didn't have any on...
Hey guys, I've been a bit quiet but on Christmas hols now and fettling again. So "Red" is no longer red right now. Used a paint stripper...
Thanks @ROBBO55
Thanks @JEFF JOHNSON I just ran a magnet over it and it looks like it is all brass aside from the bail. The brochure shows that these are...
Picked this up in my travels this morning together with some other bits and pieces. I've done a bit of reading through the reference gallery but...
Hi all, Well it is a rather special occasion tonight. I was never previously a collector of anything and thought people who collected things...
Cleaning the generator that often would be a pain. A thought - a cleaner burning MIX of fuel - diesel and whatever else you can readily get in a...
Wow that's less time than I thought would be the case. What is your next step/test?
Hi MYN, I understand. Although you say less important, I do look forward to finding out your experience on point 3 as I haven't seen any really...
That's a nice job. I don't have a petromax - they are definitely a pretty lantern! Why no intention for decorative coatings? Did you look into...
Hahaha yep it does look dodgy @Tony Press . I fiddled with that for longer than usual to get the mantle as low as possible to ensure maximum heat...
Hey guys, I don't know if it is against rules to resurrect an old thread like this but I found this to be really useful and thought I'd share my...
Thanks for all of the responses. In the daylight part of the mystery is solved. After some Autosol I can make out "35" at the bottom right of...
Hi guys, I picked this up today and cannot seem to find model numbers or dates. What am I looking at here? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Hi @Mustlust I can't talk with authority about the Aladdins, but I've used gas tape as @Nils Stephenson has said for flange nut seals on Tilley...
Thanks @Handi-man . I'm wondering if heat proof paint is really necessary for the Tilley cages for longevity of the paint finish with regular...
How long has the zinc silver paint held up @Handi-man and how much lantern use? Up at the enamel hood there is extreme heat. All of the Tilleys...
One of my daughters had to stay home from school today so I had to stay home. Bugger. So I arranged outdoor relaxation for her while I took over...
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